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  The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has announced the opening of its recruitment portal for applications into various vacancies within the Federal Civil Service. This announcement was made by Taiwo Hassan, the head of press and public relations of the commission, in a statement on Monday, January 27, 2025. V acancy Information : Details of the available positions have been published on the Commission's official website ( fedcivilservice.gov.ng ) and in major newspapers such as The Sun , Daily Trust , and The Nation on January 27, 2025 A pplication Link : Eligible applicants are required to apply via the dedicated portal at recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov .ng Candidates are advised to apply for only one position to avoid disqualification.Applicants with physical challenges are encouraged to disclose the nature of their disability in their applications. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit the portal promptly, as recruitment processes typically have deadlines.

 The deplorable state of the 85-kilometer Makera to Kontagora road in Niger State is a major concern for residents and commuters. Despite the completion of the Kontagora to Sokoto road, this particular stretch remains under construction, causing immense hardship for those who rely on it. The poor condition of the road has led to a significant increase in transport costs, forcing many to resort to motorbikes. The journey, which should ordinarily take less than two hours, now stretches to 6–7 hours for smaller vehicles and takes an entire day for heavy trucks, often accompanied by accidents and breakdowns.                   Makera to Kontagora road Hopes for improvement rose when the state governor planned a zone tour, but political maneuvering prevented him from experiencing the poor condition of the road firsthand. Instead, he was diverted to a better section of the road at Babban Rami, denying him the chance to witness the dire situatio...

  Governor Umar Bago Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has proposed adopting Hausa as the medium of instruction in primary and secondary schools across Northern Nigeria.  He believes this approach would tackle the region's high rate of out-of-school children and encourage greater enrolment in formal education.  Speaking during the National Literary Colloquium held in Minna to celebrate the 60th anniversary of BM Dzukogi, founder of the Hilltop Arts Foundation, Bago emphasized the role of language in education. He urged northern governors to review the educational curriculum, proposing that English should be taught only as a subject rather than the primary medium of instruction. He announced plans to merge some schools in Niger State to include vocational training, fostering practical skills alongside academic learning. The governor called on his peers in the northern region to adopt similar measures, aiming to create a more inclusive and effective educational system ...

 Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has directed that all casual staff working in general hospitals across the state be paid a monthly wage of ₦80,000 . This move aligns with the state's approved minimum wage and seeks to address the concerns of casual workers who cannot be fully absorbed into the state civil service. The directive was issued during a meeting with aggrieved casual workers from Minna General Hospital at the Government House in Minna. Additionally, the governor announced automatic appointments for casual workers with degree qualifications who have served between 10 and 15 years , granting them permanent positions in the civil service. For those with diploma qualifications, appointments will be given on a probationary basis , with a three-year period to upgrade their qualifications. Governor Bago emphasized his administration's commitment to improving the welfare of the state's residents and ensuring fair treatment of workers.